General Notes

Joseph owned and managed Mount Vernon Farm and was one of the prominent agriculturist of the county.

In an article written by Hjalmar R. Holland, in the book, "History of Door County, Wisconsin, the County Beautiful", Volume ll, it has an article on Joseph Kenny
"Joseph Kenny, who is residing on section 34, Nasewaupee township, gives careful attention to his farming interests and also finds opportunity to take an active part in bringing to a successful completion for the good of the community.  He was born on February 28, 1889, a son of Edward and Mary Anne (Mulville) Kenny (note: this should be Mulvihill).  The father was born in January 24th, 1848, in Ireland but when only two years old was brought by his parents to the United States. (note: this should be Canada)   In 1868 he came to Door County, Wisconsin and located upon a farm of 80 acres, to which he since added 70 acres.  In 1879 he was married to Miss Mullville, who passed away April 18th, 1907, and was buried in the Forestville cemetery.  She was a member of the Catholic church, of which Mr. Kenny is also a communicant.  He is a Democrat in politics and has served as chairman of the township committee of that party and has also held political office.  For 30 years, he served either as Chairman or Clerk, for two years he was the county supervisor of assessments and for several terms he was the clerk of school district No. 2. Fraternally he was connected with the Catholic Knights.  To him and his wife were born the following children:  Ellen, whose birth occurred July 20, 1881, and who is at home,; John, who was born December 9, 1882, and is still at home;  Birdie, who was born October 21, 1884, and is at home;  Mary, who was born October 17, 1886, and is now the wife of Ed M. Moeller;  Thomas, who died in infancy; Genevieve, who was born January 19, 1893, and is teaching in Idaho; Angelina, who was born in 1897, and is now the wife of L. C. Davis, of Sturgeon Bay.

Joseph Kenny was accorded the usual education opportunities of the farm boy, acquiring a good district school education, and during his boyhood he also received valuable training in farming.  On reaching maturity he decided to follow the occupation to which he had been reared and has been very successful in the raising of both grain and stock.  He keeps his work well in hand, is careful in the management of his business interests and has already gained recognition as an up-to-date and successful agriculturist.

Mr Kenny is a Democrat in his politics and is interested in everything that has a bearing upon affairs of government although not an office seeker.  He is a member of the Foresters.  His father was one of the first to enter the fight for the railroad, realizing the great value of better means of communication with other sections, and he was also instrumental in securing the stone crushers used in making better highways."

Other Well Known Residents of Door County  Pass  Away Suddenly.
Deaths Caused by Influenza

More People Die of the Dreaded Disease Within Past Week.
JOSEPH  KENNEY  DEAD
Within the past week more Door county people have passed away, death in the greater number of cases
being due to influenza, which has already caused so many deaths within Door county. Joseph Kenny.
Joseph Kenny died early Sunday morning, at the old  Kenny home. Death was due to pneumonia which
followed an attack of influenza.  Mr. Kenny was owner and manager of Mount Vernon Farm , town of
Nasewaupee, being one of the prominent agriculturists of the county. -
In his passing the community has lost a thorough and conscientious man, a loyal citizen, a true friend, and neighbor who was never found wanting when either - public service or individual need came to his notice.  Mr. Kenny was twenty-nine years of age, Having been born in Nasewaupee, Feb. 28, 1889.  He is survived by his father, Edw. Kenny, five-sisters, Misses Ella and Birdie, at home,  Miss Genevieve, of Porthill, Idaho Mrs. Edw. Moeller, of Sevastopol Mrs. L. C. Davis of this city one brother, John  at home.
Joseph was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the pall-bearers ,were  /members of the a the fraternity, being: Jacob Babler, Frank Moeller*, John B. Davis, Ferdinand Babler ./John Heldman and Walter Hoerres.
The funeral was ' held Tuesday morning at ten o’clock, the requiem being sung by Rev. Father Geler and interment being made in Maplewood cemetery.
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After an illness of about a week Joseph Kenny of Nasewaupee died from an attack of Spanish influenza on Sunday morning. Deceased was nearly 30 years of age having been born in Nasewaupee on Feb. 28, 1889. He was a son of Edward Kenny, who with four sisters and one brother survives. These are John, Ella and Birdie at home; Mrs Edward Moeller, Sevastopol; Genevieve of Idaho, and Mrs. L. C. Davis of Fargo, N. D. but who has been home for the past three months. The funeral was held from the St. Mary's church, Maplewood, on Tuesday morning, Father Geler officiating the remains being interred in the Forestville Catholic cemetery.

Door County News December 05, 1918 pg. 1

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Joseph Kenny died early Sunday morning, at the old Kenny home. Death was due to pneumonia which followed an attack of influenza. Mr. Kenny was owner and manag­er of Mount Vernon Farm, town of Nasewaupee, being one of the prominent agriculturists of the county. In his passing the community has lost a thorough and conscientious man, a loyal citizen, a true friend, and neighbor who was never found wanting when either public service or individual need came to his notice. Mr. Kenny was twenty-nine years of age, Having been born in Nasewaupee, Feb. 28, 1889.

He is survived by his father, Edw. Kenny, five sisters, Misses Ella and Birdle, at home Miss Genevieve, of Porthill, Idaho, Mrs. Edw. Moeller, of Sevastopol Mrs. L. C. Davis of this city one brother, John at home. Joseph was a member of the Cath­olic Order of Foresters and the pall­bearers were members of that fra­ternity, being: Jacob Babler, Frank Moeller, John B. Davis, Ferdinand Bablep, John Heldman and Walter Hoerres. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at ten o'clock, the requiem being sung by Rev. Father Geler, and interment being made in Maple­wood cemetery.

Door County Advocate Dec. 6, 1918 pg. 1